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Explains the methods and data sources we use to record pensions in fiscal statistics.
Our response to the recent consultation on the treatment of pension statistics in the public sector finances, summarising the responses to the consultation and outlining the next steps to be taken.
An assessment of the administrative data sources used in the compilation of the Public sector finance statistics in accordance with the UK Statistics Authority’s Administrative Data Quality Assurance Toolkit.
Aims to explain the methodology used for the presentation of GDP ratios in the UK PSF publication and in particular for the public sector net debt where a centred approach (requiring forecasts) is used.
This article explains how classification and methodology decisions, which impact on the Public Sector Finances, are made.
This glossary provides definitions of terms commonly used in the statistical releases: public sector finances and the government deficit and debt under the Maastricht Treaty. For further clarification, amendments to the descriptions or if there are terms used in either of the 2 publications that are not included in the glossary, please email psa@ons.gov.uk. The public sector finances team will then provide further information.
